Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcast

Oct 31 2024 249 ep. 7 mins 832

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Radio National Breakfast daily stories separated for easy listening. Radio National Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today — and with those who'll be making news tomorrow.

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Simon Burke brings Tony-award winning production to Sydney

Oct 31 2024 8 mins

You may have loved him in one of the many stage plays he's starred in over the years, or maybe he was your favourite Play School presenter. Now Simon Burke is preparing to tread the boards once again, this time as part of the cast of the multi- award winning play 'The Inheritance'. Guest: Simon Burke AO Producers: Bridgette Collins and Madeleine Hanger

Funding boost to tackle cervical cancer in the Pacific

Oct 31 2024 5 mins

Cervical cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women in the Pacific. But a record $25.9 million donation will enable the the University of New South Wales's Kirby Institute, along with their partners, to provide vital screening and treatment for women across seven Pacific countries.

How AI will supercharge celebrity memorabilia

Oct 31 2024 6 mins

Necro-branding is the practice of marketing products using the image of a deceased celebrity. It can help maintain the legacy and presence of these iconic figures long after their passing. However, experts caution that the potential integration of AI in this industry could open up new marketing avenues while also raising significant ethical concerns. Guest: Professor Chris Bauman

Why the US Election polls are so tight

Oct 31 2024 7 mins

The polls for the US Presidential election are tighter than many experts have seen in decades. With the race so close, are there really any more voters that the two candidates can reach in these final days? Guest: John Zogby, US Pollster with 40 years experience Producer: Matt Simpson

Giant sniffer rats could combat wildlife trafficking - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb

A species called the giant African pouched rat has already proved useful for sniffing out land mines, and this week a study suggested they could prove useful in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking. Also this week, paleontologists revealed the oldest tadpole ever seen in the fossil record. Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio):

ACCC take action against Optus

Oct 31 2024 5 mins

The ACCC is taking legal action against Optus claiming it sold products and services to hundreds of vulnerable consumers. Optus has since released a statement apologising to customers affected by this misconduct and for the distress caused. They've also said that they've undertaken a major review of how they manage sales, especially to vulnerable customers. But who are the people

Woolworths shareholders reject plan to block farmed Salmon

Oct 31 2024 5 mins

Woolworths shareholders have rejected a plan that would have forced the company to stop taking farmed salmon from a Tasmanian harbour, that is the only habitat of an endangered species of ray. Macquarie Harbour - on Tasmania's west coast - is home to the last few dozen adult Maugean Skates - but it's also home to Tasmania's salmon industry, that produces around 9-and-a-half thous

New GPs filling doctor vacancies

Oct 31 2024 10 mins

New figures released by the Government point to a rise in the number of GPs The boom is in part to the Government backed training programs as well as an influx of migrant doctors. But Health Minister Mark Butler warns "we're not out of the woods yet" and says there's more work to do to strengthen the Medicare system. Guest: Mark Butler, Health Minister Producer: Lachlan Orr and M

Politicians' perks under scrutiny and inflation challenges - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

Oct 31 2024 7 mins

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

'Wrong to be so emphatic': McKenzie checks upgrades

Oct 31 2024 14 mins

After a week of attacks on the prime minister over his relationship with Qantas, the Opposition is now defending its own record of accepting free flights and unpaid upgrades. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his office asked billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart to provide a private jet for his travel. Other MPs have been checking their own records - including the s